Weather
Haredi protesters attack female soldiers, Iran protests gain momentum
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Jerusalem, Tel Aviv become the most polluted major cities in the world from dust, urban emissions
Italy's Alpine rescuers urge caution after avalanches kill 11 in seven days
Tropical Cyclone Mitchell intensifies as it nears northwest Australia
Microsoft unveils Aurora AI model surpassing traditional weather forecasts
Aurora achieves predictions significantly faster, more precisely, and at operational costs several hundred times lower than traditional models.
Israel's Fire and Rescue Authority bans igniting fires in open areas for ten days
The Fire and Rescue Authority statement comes just over a week after the major fires that broke out at the Judean Hills.
Meteorological Service warns severe weather conditions to continue amid blazes
Firefighters have been remaining in close contact with the Meteorological Service as they work to contain multiple blazes.
Authorities cancel Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony due to strong winds
The police added that winds of this strength have the ability to damage infrastructure and facilities, including the toppling of trees, poles, temporary fences, and more.
Israel launches AI fire prediction tool to protect transportation systems
As the new fire prediction system is rolled out this summer, it represents a significant leap forward in Israel's ability to manage the risks posed by climate change.
Heatwaves from May to September: Météo-France's terrifying forecast for France in 2100
Météo-France warns that a +4 °C increase would lead to "ten times as many days of heat waves and tropical nights" in France.
US death toll from extreme weather over the weekend rises to 36
Twenty-six tornadoes were reported but not confirmed to have touched down late on Friday night and early on Saturday.
4,000 visitors gathered, but heavy clouds spoiled King Ramses II Abu Simbel's sun alignment
The solar alignment occurs on February 22 and October 22 each year, which are days associated with the agricultural and harvest seasons for the ancient Egyptians.
January 2025 sets new record as hottest January globally
Over the last 19 months, 18 have seen global average surface temperatures at least 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, continuing a concerning trend of record-breaking temperatures.
Can we better predict extreme weather? Review looks at a turbulent 2024 weather extremes
2024 has put the focus on extreme weather patterns worldwide, hitting billions of people with persistent droughts, intense rainfall, and destructive storms.
